Artists & Mothers Grant 2027

About this call

Artists & Mothers, a nonprofit in the United States, supports artists who identify as mothers at an inflection point in their careers. The grant is for New York City-based artists with children under the age of three, and each awardee receives $25,000 to be used for childcare expenses with the provider of their choice. Artists working in contemporary art may apply, including painting, sculpture, installation, new media, performance art and socially engaged forms. A jury of arts professionals selects recipients based on artistic merit, financial need and diversity within the cohort. Recipients are announced in May 2027 and funds are received in August 2027.

Who can apply

• United States only
• Medium: Painting / Sculpture / Installation / New Media / Performance
• Entry fee: See official site
• Applicants must be US citizens or permanent legal residents and live in one of the five boroughs of New York City. They must be working artists with at least five years of professional commitment to their practice and an exhibition history, and must have a child who is three years old or younger as of December 31, 2027. The grant is for artists who identify as mothers. The application opened October 26, 2026 and is submitted through SlideRoom. Selection is based on artistic merit, financial need and diversity within the cohort. The organizer's page does not state an application fee.